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Oil & Gas

Oil and Gas Activity Is Regulated by the Railroad Commission

Dimmit County has active oil and gas production, and the Texas Railroad Commission oversees permits, wells, and operator records.

Dimmit County Rules & Licenses

Commercial oil production in Dimmit County started in 1943. The county sits in the Eagle Ford Shale play, which brought a wave of drilling activity in recent decades. The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) is the state agency that regulates oil and gas here — it handles drilling permits, production reports, and well plugging.

If you own land in Dimmit County, you may own mineral rights separate from the surface. Buyers should check the deed carefully. You can look up well locations, permits, and operator names for free on the RRC website. Dimmit County falls under RRC District 01 (San Antonio office). If a well on or near your property concerns you, the RRC has a complaint process.

Source to confirm: Railroad Commission of Texas — Oil & Gas Counties and Districts

More Dimmit County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two Offices Handle Property Taxes in Dimmit County

Dimmit County has a separate appraisal district and tax office, so you may deal with both when you buy or own property.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Lowers Your School Tax Bill

If you live in the home you own in Dimmit County, a homestead exemption can reduce the taxable value of your property.

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Water & Wells

A Groundwater District Regulates Wells in Dimmit County

If you drill a water well in Dimmit County, the Wintergarden Groundwater Conservation District has rules you must follow.

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Hunting

Deer and Turkey Hunting in Dimmit County (South Zone)

Dimmit County falls in the Texas South Zone, which sets its own deer and turkey seasons and bag limits.

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